Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Audi A6

Audi A6 owners have reported 3 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's trunk lid lock (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Audi A6

Problem Category Number of Problems
Trunk Lid Lock problems
2
Door Latch problems
1

Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of Audi A6

The Trunk Lid Lock problem

1) no events leading up to failure. 2) the electronic trunk latch fails intermittently. About 90% of the time the trunk will not latch, meaning the car is unsecurable and the trunk lid will fly open while driving even on minor bumps in the road.   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

Door latch will pop up to opening. But when consumer opened door with door handle, door was still locked. Please provide further information.   Read details...




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